US Bridges

CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI West of CR 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A065

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk is a concrete slab carrying CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 222 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR46/9 Sls
CrossesTributary Patterson Crk
Location0.04 MI West of CR 11 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 4609
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43184, -78.85482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic222 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR46/9 Sls over Tributary Patterson Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.